Ingredients:
13⁄4 to 21⁄2 cups all- purpose fl our
1⁄4 cup sesame seeds
One 1⁄4- ounce package active dry yeast
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons parsley fl akes
1 tablespoon dried crushed basil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella
1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan
Method:
1. Combine 11⁄2 cups of the flour, the sesame seeds, yeast, and salt in a large bowl; mix well.
2. Heat 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and the honey in a small saucepan to 120°F.
3. Add the olive oil mixture to the dry ingredients and beat until just moistened. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
4. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
5. Grease a 15 × 10- inch baking pan. Roll the dough into a rectangle. Transfer to the baking pan. Press the dough to the edges of the pan. Brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
6. Sprinkle the parsley, basil, and garlic over the dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the dough with the cheeses.
8. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes longer to melt the cheeses. Cut into 20 strips.
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